| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65857 | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical | 2013 | 6 Pages |
A novel sulfonated palladium phthalocyanine (PdPcS) modified FDU-15 mesoporous polymer (FDU-PdPcS) has been prepared by rationally chemical modification process. The PdPcS molecules were highly dispersed inside the confined mesopores, and were further stabilized through a π–π interaction with mesopolymer, which may prevent the PdPcS molecules from agglomerating and deactivating in photodegradation reactions. The physicochemical properties of thus prepared FDU-PdPcS material were characterized by XRD, N2 adsorption-desorption, UV–vis and inductively coupled plasma techniques. FDU-PdPcS proved to be highly efficient heterogeneous photocatalyst for the degradation of 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) in the presence of H2O2 under visible light irradiation. The photodegradation of 4-CP with an initial concentration 0.6 mM was completed within 5 h at pH 11 using a dose of 0.2 g/L of the 0.12 wt% FDU-PdPcS photocatalyst. The photodegradation intermediates were identified by GC-MS. A possible mechanism involved in the photodegradation of 4-CP has also been discussed.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (155 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Novel sulfonated palladium phthalocyanine modified mesopolymer was prepared. ► The photocatalyst has the advantages of mesopolymer and palladium phthalocyanine. ► Excellent photoactivity and stability under visible light irradiation. ► A possible photodegradation mechanism was discussed.
